Chilam Joshi Festival in Kalash Valley

Overview of the Chilam Joshi Festival:

The Chilam Joshi is a vibrant spring festival celebrated by the Kalash community in the valleys of Chitral. Marking the arrival of spring, it features traditional music, dance, rituals, and cultural gatherings. Also known as as Kalash spring festival, it attracts both local and international tourists interested in unique cultural experiences in Pakistan. The festival is held annually in the Bumburet, Rumbur and Birir valleys of Kalash with tentative dates between 12-16 May .